honor

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈɒn.ə/]

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1. honor (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).

Example: The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.

2. honor (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity.

Example: He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.

3. honor (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen.

Example: Honors are normally awarded twice a year: on The Queen's Birthday in June and at the New Year.

4. honor (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.

Example: The freedom fighters will be forever remembered and honored by the people.

5. honor (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like).

Example: I trusted you, but you have not honored your promise.

6. honor (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone).

Example: Ten members of the profession were honored at the ceremony.

7. honor (intj) — sense 7

Definition: On one's honor; truthfully.

Example: “Not a ha’porth. Different gangs and different ships. He was tried again for prison breaking, and got made a Lifer.”
“And was that—Honour!—the only time you worked out, in this part of the country?”
“The only time.”

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